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ArticlesJuly 3, 2012

ACRA: Where Would Your Company Be If These Bills Became Law?

Every year erroneous bills that could negatively impact your car rental business are proposed by various state legislators. Thankfully, many of the bills are fought off by ACRA and never become law.

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NewsJune 20, 2012

<i>Corrected:</i> Louisiana Governor Vetoes Three Car Rental Tax Bills

The bills would have replaced a car rental tax that ends June 30

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NewsJune 13, 2012

<b>Updated:</b> Sen. Boxer Says Hertz Only Company to Sign Recall Pledge

In a statement to the press on Tuesday, Sen. Barbara Boxer said Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Avis Budget Group and Dollar Thrifty did not meet ‘the promise in the pledge’ regarding Boxer's recall pledge.

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NewsJune 13, 2012

<i>Video:</i> San Mateo Car Rental Tax Wins by Small Majority

After releasing the last update to the June 5 ballot in San Mateo County, Measure T won, with 50.09% of voters approving the 2.5% tax on the gross receipts of car rental businesses in unincorporated areas of the county, including the San Francisco International Airport.

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NewsJune 6, 2012

San Mateo County Car Rental Tax Measure Too Close to Call

According to the county’s semi-final ballot results, Measure T, which would impose a car rental business license tax in unincorporated areas of the county, is winning by 62 votes. All mail-in ballots are expected to be counted by the end of the week, if not early next week.

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NewsMay 24, 2012

New York Legislation Would Increase Minimum Financial Responsibility for Rented and Leased Vehicles

Another similar bill would make an across-the-board increase to MFR requirements of up to 500% more than currently required for all motor vehicles registered in the state.

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NewsMay 23, 2012

Canadian Government Says Residents Can Cross Border with U.S. Rental Car

A revision to the Motor Vehicle Safety Act (MVSA) will allow Canadian residents to temporarily import a U.S.-based rental vehicle for non-commercial purposes for a period up to 30 days.

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NewsMay 22, 2012

U.S., Israel Sign Agreement on Global Entry Program

The agreement means 'less of a wait time for all travelers,' the U.S. Travel Association says in its praise of the news.

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NewsMay 7, 2012

Sen. Boxer Urges Car Rental Majors to Sign Recall Pledge

Sen. Barbara Boxer of California sent letters to the four major car rental companies May 7, asking them to agree to a vehicle safety recall pledge.

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ArticlesMay 1, 2012

ACRA: Heed the Call for Legislative Change

At the 2012 Car Rental Show, Congressman Sam Graves encouraged us to get involved in legislation by contacting our Congress members. From the corporate level to small operators to individuals in the industry, we all need to take action.

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